Recalls / 2004-04-13

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Bunk Beds

04546 · Recalled 2004-04-13 · CPSC page

Description

The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3 or 36-5659-4. Item numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard. The "j" hooks were incorporated into the guardrails of bunk beds as a locking/unlocking device. When unlocked and out of position, the guardrail can be removed for easy access to change bed linen.

Hazards

A metal "j" hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.

Reported injuries

Ethan Allen is aware of 22 incidents where a "j" hook became dislodged. Ethan Allen is not aware of any incidents or injuries caused by a dislodged "j" hook.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a "j" hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purchased these bunk beds about the recall and is providing free repair kits. Guardrails will be shipped to consumers with these recalled bunk beds on or about May 20, 2004.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bunk Beds		About 2,000

Parties

Distributor: Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Ethan Allen, from June 2003 through December 2003, for, 150, 350.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Ethan Allen at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their website at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at bunkbedinfo@ethanalleninc.com

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Source: CPSC recall 04546. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.